Age Friendly Advisory Council

Our Mission

The Gary Age-Friendly Advisory Council, established by Mayor Eddie D. Melton in March 2025 through Executive Order, is dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible city where residents of all ages—especially seniors—can thrive with dignity and purpose. We commit to advocating for seniors, amplifying their voices in decision-making, fostering intergenerational connections, and implementing innovative solutions through collaborative partnerships. Our goal is to transform Gary into a community where older adults are respected, engaged, and empowered to live independently and joyfully as valued contributors to our city's vibrant future.

Community Needs Assessment

Help us understand the needs and challenges of our older adults (50+) in Gary to build a more livable community!

We would like to find out about your community and what you’ll need as you get older to make your community a great place to live. Your views are important, and we would greatly appreciate your participation in this survey. This survey is being conducted for research purposes only, and we promise that your name and individual opinions will be kept confidential. This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

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‍Miller Shops & Spaces

665 S Lake Street, Gary

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Gary Public Library

220 W. 5th Avenue, Gary

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Oak Street Health

1310 Broadway, Gary

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Meals on Wheels

8446 Virginia Street, Merrillville

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Gary City Hall

401 Broadway, Gary

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Restore

6114 Ridge Road, Gary

Hudson And Campbell Sports And Fitness Center
455 Massachusetts Street, Gary

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Work One

504 Broadway 4th Floor, Gary

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Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts

540 S Lake Street, Gary

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YWCA Northwest Indiana

150 W. 15th Avenue, Gary

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Oak Street Health

4900 Broadway, Gary

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Gary Housing Authority-Genesis Towers

578 Broadway Gary 46402

‍St. Mary's of the Lake

6060 Miller Ave, Gary

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Gary Housing Authority-Glen Park

3280 Pierce St Gary 46408

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Carolyn Mosby Apartments

650 Jackson St Gary 46402

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Al Thomas Senior Apartments

1100 West 11 Ave 46404

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Linden House Apartments

1200 Washington St 46404

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Serenity Lake Apartments

5601 Melton Rd Apt 308, Gary